Our team has put together a list of their favorite books they recommend to provide some additional opportunities for growth and healing. The books are listed in no particular order.
Mental
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk
- The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition by Brene Brown
- Changes that Heal by Henry Cloud
- Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
- Your Brain is Always Listening by Daniel G. Amen
- Trauma Is Really Strange by Steve Haines
- Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience by Randall Bell
- Warrior by Dr. Shauna Springer
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Raising Men by Eric Davis US Navy Seal
- The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida
- The Mastery of Self by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.
- CPTSD from Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
- Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro
- In an Unspoken Voice: How the body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Peter Levine
- Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body by Peter Levine
- Walking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter Levine
- Trauma and Memory: Brain and Body in search for the Living Past by Peter Levine
- The Empath’s Survival Guide by Judith Orloff
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
- Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie
- The Complex PTSD Workbook—Arielle Schwartz, PhD
- The Now Effect” by Elisha Goldstein
- Scared Sick: The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Disease Book by Robin Karr-Morse
- No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz Ph.D.
- Rising Strong by Brene Brown
- The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Mate
- Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
- The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
- In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate
- What Doesn’t Kill Us: The New Psychology of Posttraumatic Growth by Stephen Joseph Ph.D
- Limitless by Jim Kwik
- Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma by Ken Falke and Josh Goldberg
- The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe by Stephen Porges
Social
- Beating Burnout at Work: Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being and Resilience by Paula Davis
- Boundaries — Townsend & Cloud
- Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Cove
- Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
- Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger
Physical
- Lifting Heavy Things: Healing Trauma One Rep at a Time by Laura Khoudari
- Becoming a Supple Leopard 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance by Kelly Starrett
Spiritual
- Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men: An Utterly Invigorating Guide to Being Your Most Masculine Self by Stephen Mansfield
- The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
- Goodnight Warrior by Sheila Walsh
Yoga-Mindfulness-Meditation
- Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life Book by Jon Kabat-Zinn
- The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living Book by 14th Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
- You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment Book by Thich Nhat Hanh
- The Tao of Pooh & The Te of Piglet Book by Benjamin Hoff
- Meditations (Penguin Classics) Book by Marcus Aurelius
- Bhagavad Gita (in English): The Authentic English Translation for Accurate and Unbiased Understanding Book by Hari Chetan
- Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport
- Relaxation Revolution: The Science and Genetics of Mind Body Healing by Herbert Benson,
Nutritional
- Thinner Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body by Michael Matthews
Military Sexual Trauma
- Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook: Somatic Skills to Help You Feel Safe in Your Body, Create Boundaries, and Live with Resilience by Erika Shershun
- Warrior Renew: Healing from Military Sexual Trauma by Jane Hammerslough and Lori Katz
- The War Inside My Head: My Story of PTSD After Military Sexual Trauma by Anna Rose
Alcohol and Drugs
- Adult Children of Alcoholics by Janet G. Woititz
- What Doesn’t Kill Us: The New Psychology of Posttraumatic Growth by Stephen Joseph Ph.D
Couples
- Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerich
- Love What Is by Byron Katie
- Deeper Dating by Ken Page
- Receiving Love: Transforming your Relationship by Letting Yourself Be Loved by Harville Hendrix & Helen Lakelly Hunt
- 101 Nights of Great at Romance by Laura Corn
Families
- ScreamFree Parenting, 10th Anniversary Revised Edition: How to Raise Amazing Adults (only available as an Audio file)
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
Recommended Podcasts
- The Huberman Lab https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110
- Making Sense – Sam Harris https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-sense-with-sam-harris/id733163012
Apps
Documentaries
- The Game Changers https://youtu.be/2E_K86jtE58
- The Social Dilemma https://youtu.be/uaaC57tcci0